Collections Assistant

Essential Functions

• Catalog Objects in the permanent collection per The Bishop cataloging standards.
• Conduct thorough historical research on objects using a variety of resources.
• Conduct routine condition reports of collections objects.
• Create or update digital profiles in the museum’s CMS, digitize analog records, and capture high quality digital images of objects.
• Help maintain the cleanliness and care of permanent collections objects on exhibit.
• Collaborate with the Curator and other collections staff/volunteers/interns on projects.
• Conducts collections inventories.

Skills

• Knowledge and commitment of museum collections best practices, standards, and ethics.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work individually with minimal supervision or collaboratively as a team.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of, or willingness to learn, how to use the Collections Management Database Past Perfect 5.0.
• Patience, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn new skills, and a passion for working with a variety of museum collections.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

Range of Experience

• Currently have or are actively pursuing a degree in museum studies, history, anthropology, or other science field.
• Or 3+ years’ experience in collections work

Salary Range

$15.00-$16.00 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience.

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to Tiffany La Britt, Curator of Collections.

Email to: TLaBritt@BishopScience.org

Mail to:

Tiffany La Britt

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

PO Box 9265

Bradenton, Florida 34206